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Brenna B.

High School Chemistry Teacher Specializing in Math/Science Tutoring

High School Chemistry Teacher Specializing in Math/Science Tutoring

$50/hour

5.0 (131 ratings)

  • 429 hours tutoring

About Brenna

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There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who has struggled with a concept to finally have their "ah-ha" moment. You can see the student's eyes light up with excitement and pride in themselves and you can feel their confidence in their ability grow. This is one of the small moments that starts to counteract the feelings of failure they may hold because they haven't understood a particular subject or can't grasp a specific content. I encourage students to contact me to start to...

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who has struggled with a concept to finally have their "ah-ha" moment. You can see the student's eyes light up with excitement and pride in themselves and you can feel their confidence in their ability grow. This is one of the small moments that starts to counteract the feelings of failure they may hold because they haven't understood a particular subject or can't grasp a specific content. I encourage students to contact me to start to work to their "ah-ha" moment.

I have been tutoring for eight years and I have been working with students on their math skills ranging from elementary math to Algebra 2. I typically use the student's textbooks or resources that they have from their class to ensure that they are understanding the material they are being presented. This also makes sure that students are learning the exact concepts that they are struggling with and not a completely different concept.
I am a recent graduate from Hamline University in Saint Paul and I studied Chemistry and Secondary Education to become a high school chemistry teacher. Due to my studies at Hamline University, I have a working knowledge of learning styles and I know how to create a learning environment that will fit a student's specific needs. This could look like being hands on with grouping in division with a tactile learner or using a visual grouping method in division with a visual learner.

In addition to understanding how to create the correct learning environment for a student, I also do not give a student the right answer when they are ready to give up. Instead, I ask them a series of open ended questions that will lead them down the path to the right answer. In today's school system, there is a large emphasis on the correct answer. Due to this, students who don't understand the concept typically are given the answer by either the teacher or their classmates. Our classrooms do not honor the path students need to take to learn the concept for themselves. I offer students the

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Education

Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
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Elementary Education

Reading

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.

English

Reading

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I have been through the algebra 1 material as a student and work with the material on a regular basis in my college courses. Second, I have a year of experience teaching Algebra 1. During this time, I helped an 8th grade boy catch up to his classmates in his math course. He went from failing to exceeding at algebra 1.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I excelled in my algebra 2 class. Due to my major at Hamline University, I have been using my algebra 2 skills on a regular basis and feel well versed. I also have a well rounded understanding of learning styles and can create the best learning environment for your student.
Biology,

Biology

I am a licensed high school teacher that has three years of experience tutoring students in biology.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have been a tutor for General Chemistry at Hamline University. In addition to being a tutor, I was a teaching assistant in a General Chemistry lab so I understand how to explain the basic concepts and how it will look in a lab setting.
Reading,

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.
Prealgebra

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I have been through the algebra 1 material as a student and work with the material on a regular basis in my college courses. Second, I have a year of experience teaching Algebra 1. During this time, I helped an 8th grade boy catch up to his classmates in his math course. He went from failing to exceeding at algebra 1.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I excelled in my algebra 2 class. Due to my major at Hamline University, I have been using my algebra 2 skills on a regular basis and feel well versed. I also have a well rounded understanding of learning styles and can create the best learning environment for your student.
ACT Math, Prealgebra

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I have been through the algebra 1 material as a student and work with the material on a regular basis in my college courses. Second, I have a year of experience teaching Algebra 1. During this time, I helped an 8th grade boy catch up to his classmates in his math course. He went from failing to exceeding at algebra 1.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I excelled in my algebra 2 class. Due to my major at Hamline University, I have been using my algebra 2 skills on a regular basis and feel well versed. I also have a well rounded understanding of learning styles and can create the best learning environment for your student.
Biology,

Biology

I am a licensed high school teacher that has three years of experience tutoring students in biology.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have been a tutor for General Chemistry at Hamline University. In addition to being a tutor, I was a teaching assistant in a General Chemistry lab so I understand how to explain the basic concepts and how it will look in a lab setting.
Reading,

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.
Prealgebra

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

I have worked in college admission for the past four years. Two of those years, I was an Assistant Admission Counselor. In this position, I worked with high school juniors throughout their college search. I worked with them on finding the right school for them and navigating the application process. I would review application essays, help find scholarships, and help submit test scores.

Science

Biology,

Biology

I am a licensed high school teacher that has three years of experience tutoring students in biology.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have been a tutor for General Chemistry at Hamline University. In addition to being a tutor, I was a teaching assistant in a General Chemistry lab so I understand how to explain the basic concepts and how it will look in a lab setting.
ACT Science, Physical Science

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I have been through the algebra 1 material as a student and work with the material on a regular basis in my college courses. Second, I have a year of experience teaching Algebra 1. During this time, I helped an 8th grade boy catch up to his classmates in his math course. He went from failing to exceeding at algebra 1.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I excelled in my algebra 2 class. Due to my major at Hamline University, I have been using my algebra 2 skills on a regular basis and feel well versed. I also have a well rounded understanding of learning styles and can create the best learning environment for your student.
Biology,

Biology

I am a licensed high school teacher that has three years of experience tutoring students in biology.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have been a tutor for General Chemistry at Hamline University. In addition to being a tutor, I was a teaching assistant in a General Chemistry lab so I understand how to explain the basic concepts and how it will look in a lab setting.
Reading

Reading

I am qualified to tutor reading due to my college education. I am majoring in Secondary Education and as part of my training, I have learned how to help students in reading and different reading strategies. I also have worked with English Learner students in reading strategies. With each specific student, I have them chose the material they want to read to make sure they are interested in the material. This ensures that the student stays engaged in their work.

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I have worked in college admission for the past four years. Two of those years, I was an Assistant Admission Counselor. In this position, I worked with high school juniors throughout their college search. I worked with them on finding the right school for them and navigating the application process. I would review application essays, help find scholarships, and help submit test scores.
ACT Math, ACT Science

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Very helpful!

My son loved working with Brenna! She really knows her stuff! Brenna was friendly, easy to understand and gave our son confidence going into his Honors Chemistry exam. We are very thankful for her and plan to work with her again in the future!

Kellie, 7 lessons with Brenna

Upbeat and motivating algebra tutpr

Brenna makes each algebra session with my daughter a time to look forward to. Brenna is knowledgeable, very personable and relates so well to her students. We are very happy with the tutoring

Kristen, 15 lessons with Brenna

Upbeat!

Brenna is very enthusiastic about teaching, and is about building your kid up not just learning facts (which she also does great)!!!

April, 43 lessons with Brenna

Great Science & Math Tutor

Brenna has been working with my son for 9 months. She helped him catch up with AP Chemistry after having missed two months of school and supported him in Chem through the rest of the school year. He received an A- in that very challenging class thanks, in large part, to Brenna’s tutoring. Brenna also helped my son prep for the Science and Math portions of the ACT. She is an efficient tutor and keeps him on task while still building a friendly rapport that helps maintain motivation. We are very lucky to have found Brenna!

Dawn, 106 lessons with Brenna

Kind and Patient

Brenna was more than capable of conveying the information in an understandable way. On top of being very smart, she is a great teacher and will excel in any teaching or chemistry career path. I would definitely recommend Brenna to anyone that is struggling with chemistry and will definitely pick her again in the event that I don't understand something in chemistry.

Jacob, 1 lesson with Brenna

Good follow-up after initial contact.

Brenna facilitated initial contact and followed-up at regular intervals until we were able to meet in person. Brenna's teaching style was straightforward and concise. The lesson moved along at a steady pace, with time allowed for questions and to affirm that content was understood. She allowed my daughter to choose what to work on, showing respect for the student; Brenna was also respectful in her conversation with me, the parent. She was friendly and outgoing, while maintaining a professional manner. My daughter felt quite comfortable working with Brenna at this, her first session.

Lisa , 4 lessons with Brenna
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